Gourmet Showdown: Hong Kong‘s Michelin 3-Star Tang Court vs. Seoul’s Pal-sun - Who Will Reign Supreme?

[The Public = Reporter Yang Won-mo] Cantonese culinary masters from Korea and Hong Kong are teaming up in one kitchen.

The Shilla Seoul announced on the 10th that its Chinese restaurant Palseon will partner with T'ang Court—the three-Michelin-starred restaurant at The Langham in Hong Kong—for a special collaboration running April 28–30.

The event was created to meet rising demand for upscale, specialized Chinese dining. T'ang Court has held its three Michelin stars for ten consecutive years since 2016 and remains a global dining destination.

Leading the Hong Kong side is T'ang Court’s executive chef, Wong Chi Fai, who has worked at the restaurant for more than 20 years and became head chef in 2022. He’s celebrated for his mastery of wok hei—the smoky, charred flavor produced by high-heat wok cooking—and for traditional Cantonese roasting techniques.

Representing The Shilla Seoul is Palseon’s executive chef Jang Geum-seung. A fixture in professional kitchens for 43 years and the restaurant’s leader since 2002, Chef Jang is known for a philosophy that avoids chemical seasonings and preserves nutritional value.

Under his guidance, Palseon earned a spot on La Liste 2026 and has consistently ranked among the world’s top 1,000 restaurants since 2023.

The joint tasting menu features eight courses. It opens with Chef Jang’s pre-starter and showcases T'ang Court signatures, including grilled crab served in the shell and a freshly stir-fried lobster.

Highlights include a roast made by packing the meat of four to five crabs back into their shells and a lobster dish paired with three kinds of onions—both crafted to deliver authentic wok hei.

Seat reservations for the gourmet event open on the 10th via The Shilla Seoul’s official website and its mobile app (Apple App Store).